Adventure in Dan-thurás

Orien catches the attention of both Mia and Lethira while sniffing and grinding away at minty herbs and bitter roots, he explains his intentions to create healing syrup and with their help he could create more… seems Orien will be busy for awhile.

*Okay. If it comes down to “Mia whacks someone on the head with a sack of coins,” let me know how heavy that particular sack is so I can determine improvised damage*

*Given what Bananer said in the private chat, I presume Kayn will catch up with the group; perhaps sometime during the lunch hour while the group is resting. The campsite is only about 12-13 miles from town, and the party is only going three MPH, so he likely meets up with the group either during lunch or just before sup-time when the party has stopped for the night, about 24-25 miles from Cairdell.*

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*Okay. If it comes down to “Mia whacks someone on the head with a sack of coins,” let me know how heavy that particular sack is so I can determine improvised damage*

*Given what Bananer said in the private chat, I presume Kayn will catch up with the group; perhaps sometime during the lunch hour while the group is resting. The campsite is only about 12-13 miles from town, and the party is only going three MPH, so he likely meets up with the group either during lunch or just before sup-time when the party has stopped for the night, about 24-25 miles from Cairdell.*

 *Got it!*

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Orien catches the attention of both Mia and Lethira while sniffing and grinding away at minty herbs and bitter roots, he explains his intentions to create [Tooltip Not Found] and with their help he could create more… seems Orien will be busy for awhile.

*Joe may have some random dried regents and other alchemical components stashed somewhere in the wagon or on his person (NO idea how much stuff he might have in his robes)*

Joe may have some random dried regents and other alchemical components stashed somewhere in the wagon or on his person (NO idea how much stuff he might have in his robes)

Orien talks with Joe about a goodberry ale he has been praying and trying to perfect… with Joe’s help the future crafted brew might carry Joe’s name…

persuasion (rolled with advantage- offered a small sample)  still only rolled a 7 (must’ve lost its magic)

”No Joe trust me the finished product will be much better…”

Joe pauses his conversation with Rutrow and takes the proffered jug. He sniffs the mysterious liquid, then downs it without a second thought.

(Rolling luck for taste) 9

*stupid dice roller: the number was 15. It might not be magical, but its flavor still remains*

”Hmm,” he says. “It’s not bad; it just doesn’t quite have the zing I was expecting. Here”—he gives Orien a handful of crushed dried berries—“these might help. I warn you, though, not too many. They might make one a bit tipsy.”

These berries are small and purple-indigo, but nothing like anything Orien has encountered. They can’t be juiced, but they can be powdered and reconstituted with water

Orien takes the mysterious ingredients, with a sincere head bow.  “Thank you Joe.  Your name will be famous in every town for the jugs of ‘Joe’s Indigo Ale’ and the tales that go with it.

Orien continues to combine refine and reduce his syrup…

“Not if Balthazar has anything to say about it,” Joe replies with a snicker. He returns to his conversation with Rutrow; glancing at the sky and commenting offhandedly, “We can probably stay another 15 minutes before we have to keep going.”

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Orien takes the mysterious ingredients, with a sincere head bow.  “Thank you Joe.  Your name will be famous in every town for the jugs of ‘Joe’s Indigo Ale’ and the tales that go with it.

Orien continues to combine refine and reduce his syrup…

 Joe’s Indigo Ale… 

Mia continues to practice her card tricks.

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“Not if Balthazar has anything to say about it,” Joe replies with a snicker. He returns to his conversation with Rutrow; glancing at the sky and commenting offhandedly, “We can probably stay another 15 minutes before we have to keep going.”

Rutrow, says, "15 minutes?  Well I need to complete a few things before I hope back on the wagon, if you don't mind we can continue talking at the next stop."  Rutrow steps behind a bush/tree/back to the party and a few minutes later heads to the back of the wagon with time to spare.

Taking one last look around when he stops Precepation  14

Rutrow perceives that the time is about 1 HS (hour of setting) and the sun will be below the horizon in about 6 hours. He notices that Joe has pulled out a wand and is examining it, as for damage. It is simple wood, with a small red gem set onto one tip, and almost a dozen tiny blue gems set in a row on the side. He deduces that it’s a magical weapon of some kind.

*Joe doesn’t plan on traveling for too much more than 4 hours, which leaves Orien plenty of time for foraging for herbs and such before nightfall, and for Kayn to catch up; perhaps Joe senses that he’s still interested in the job*

Mia has been working on coin rolling. She’s gotten pretty good at it.

Pretty soon, everyone has ready to continue traveling. Joe leaves a note on a rock by the fire ring for Kayn and/or Tozen.

The next few hours of travel are uneventful; some local wildlife, but the caravan encounter no other travelers; no doubt news about bandit problems have dissuaded many. They pass by the wood lot, but again there are no trouble or signs of bandits. No doubt some of the group question the veracity of Joe.

The campsite the group stops at is similar to the other, except previous travelers have kindly left enough wood for a campfire; and starting a fire is trivial with the abundance of wind-dried grasses. 

*While the day’s travels was uneventful enough, there is still the matter of watchfulness*

Mia’s an elf, so she can take two of the watches and trance for the other two. (I’m assuming 2 hour shifts.)

*I'd prefer Flins gets a long rest so he can get his heroic inspiration if possible*

Rutrow says, "Living on a Farm I am use to getting up early, I will take the last watch."  Rutrow starts counting people, "one...two...ah...three... ahh...damn I lost count, how many of us are there and do we want two on for every watch?"

*Yes, two hour shifts. RAW, a long rest can include a couple hours of light activity, of which being awake and alert counts (e.g. Orien’s herbalism, which shouldn’t be too strenuous). Flins can stand watch and get his inspiring beauty sleep as well.
With six people (Flins, Mia, Orien, Lethira, Rutrow, and Joe), everyone should only have to do one shift each. Night is 10 hours long (7 HS - 5 HR), so Flins could slip out of keeping watch tonight, but he can expect being tapped for night watch next time. Just so I get a lineup of night watch; Joe volunteers for either first or last watch tonight.*

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*Yes, two hour shifts. RAW, a long rest can include a couple hours of light activity, of which being awake and alert counts (e.g. Orien’s herbalism, which shouldn’t be too strenuous). Flins can stand watch and get his inspiring beauty sleep as well.
With six people (Flins, Mia, Orien, Lethira, Rutrow, and Joe), everyone should only have to do one shift each. Night is 10 hours long (7 HS - 5 HR), so Flins could slip out of keeping watch tonight, but he can expect being tapped for night watch next time. Just so I get a lineup of night watch; Joe volunteers for either first or last watch tonight.*

 Mia will take the middle two watches since she only needs 4 hours of sleep (and that’s really a trance.)

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*Yes, two hour shifts. RAW, a long rest can include a couple hours of light activity, of which being awake and alert counts (e.g. Orien’s herbalism, which shouldn’t be too strenuous). Flins can stand watch and get his inspiring beauty sleep as well.
With six people (Flins, Mia, Orien, Lethira, Rutrow, and Joe), everyone should only have to do one shift each. Night is 10 hours long (7 HS - 5 HR), so Flins could slip out of keeping watch tonight, but he can expect being tapped for night watch next time. Just so I get a lineup of night watch; Joe volunteers for either first or last watch tonight.*

 *Nobody else benefits from a long rest correct?*